Christ Junior College – Residential vs The School of Raya

	C Christ Junior College – Residential Bengaluru, India	T The School of Raya Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹575,000 - 725,000	Fees / year ₹600,000 - 1,300,000
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Christ Junior College - Residential is on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway at Kanminike, Kumbalgodu (near Kengeri), Bengaluru 560 074, Karnataka, India. The campus sits on a large green site developed as part of the Kengeri campus cluster, approximately 100 acres in size. It is about 12 km from Jnanabharathi (Bangalore University) and about an hour's drive from Bangalore City Railway Station, with Mysore roughly 2.5 hours away. The Namma Metro purple line extends to Kengeri, improving access to the campus.	Location Hennur Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, Bengaluru - 562149, Karnataka, India. It is in North Bengaluru (Hennur area). The campus sits along Hennur Bagalur Road and is part of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The location is in an urban Indian city.
Stages	Stages Two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).	Stages Primary Years Programme (Ages 3–11); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11–16); Diploma Programme (Ages 16–19).
School type	School type Residential; boys-only	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, CMl)	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (annual — academic year 2026–2027) - First Year (IBDP) — Residential: INR 7,25,000 per year. Day-scholars: INR 5,75,000 per year (this day-scholar fee includes food and transportation to the nearest Metro station). - Second Year (IBDP) — Residential: INR 7,00,000 per year. Day-scholars: INR 5,50,000 per year (this day-scholar fee includes food and transportation to the nearest Metro station). Per-term breakdown - The college publishes the annual tuition amounts above for each year group. A per-term or instalment breakdown is not published on the school's published fee pages. Application / admission fees - No separate application fee amount is published on the school's online application materials and application PDF; the application form contains a space for a fee receipt but the published pages do not list a numeric application fee. Boarding / hostel charges - The Residential annual figures above are the published amounts for students taking residence at the Residential campus. The school's admission terms also refer to payment of course fee and hostel charges and require those charges to be paid within the notified date; selected candidates are required to remit prescribed course and hostel charges by the notified deadline. Billing schedule and payment terms - Selected candidates must pay the prescribed course fee and any hostel charges within the notified date; failure to remit by the notified date can result in cancellation of admission. The college's admission documents indicate that course fees are expected to be paid in one installment unless otherwise notified. Other costs and additional fees - The school does not publish a comprehensive list of ancillary costs (for example, uniform, textbooks, activity fees, instrument or lab deposits, medical or insurance charges) alongside the published annual tuition figures. The day-scholar tuition line specifically notes inclusion of food and transport to the nearest Metro station; other extras such as language-specific fees (where applicable) or optional subject surcharges are not listed on the Residential fee page. Refund policy - The college's admission/undertaking text states that fees are to be paid in one installment and that once fee is paid it will not be refunded under any circumstances (including withdrawal, cancellation, or non-completion), and that admission not completed by payment within notified dates may be cancelled. Accepted payment methods and payment mechanics - The admissions FAQ and admissions pages indicate payment through cheques as an accepted method for admissions-related payments; the college's application and admission pages also describe online application submission and generation of a unique application number. Specific published details about other electronic payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payment gateway) are not provided on the Residential fee page. Where a payment link or receipt process is mentioned in admission materials, the school's admissions office handles the final fee remittance and timing instructions. Practical notes for parents - The amounts above are the published annual tuition figures for the Residential campus for Year 1 and Year 2 of the IBDP for the 2026–2027 academic year. If you are preparing financial arrangements, treat the Residential figure as the annual charge for boarders and the day-scholar figure as the annual charge for non-resident students (the day-scholar line explicitly includes food and transport to the nearest Metro station). The college's admission terms state fees are expected to be paid by the notified deadline and that fees paid are non-refundable. Summary of missing / unpublished fee details on the Residential fee materials - The Residential pages provide annual totals for Year 1 and Year 2 but do not publish: a per-term instalment schedule or per-term amounts; a numeric application fee on the Residential fee page; a line-by-line breakdown of what the Residential total covers (tuition vs. explicit hostel line items) beyond the label “Residential”; detailed lists of uniforms, books, activity, transport-route-specific charges, or optional subject surcharges; and a full listing of accepted electronic payment methods (beyond cheque references in admissions FAQ). These items are not published on the Residential fee pages and admission PDFs.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration / application fees are accepted as part of the admissions process and are treated as non-refundable and non-transferable in general. Tuition fees by programme / year groups - Published tuition is provided as a programme-range rather than a grade-by-grade list: Annual tuition ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 depending on the programme (Early Years & PYP at the lower end; Diploma Programme at the upper end). The stated tuition covers academic resources, on-campus co-curricular activities, and student support services. Per-term and billing schedule / payment terms - Billing options available: annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans. Parents may choose one of these schedules when settling tuition. - Online payments are processed through a secure payment gateway (Razorpay). A confirmation receipt is generated on successful payment and fee receipts may also be available through the parent portal or ERP. Any convenience or processing charges and applicable taxes imposed by banks or payment providers are payable by the payer unless otherwise stated. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding fees are listed among the types of fees that can be accepted through the school's online payment process, but no boarding-fee amounts or a public boarding programme schedule are published. Other costs and recurring charges - Transportation fees, examination fees, activity fees, and event fees are expressly listed as fee categories that can be charged and collected. Specific amounts for uniform, transport, books, and other ancillary costs are not published as grade-by-grade amounts. tuition is noted to include academic resources and on-campus co-curriculars, which some standard ancillary costs may be covered by. Sibling discounts and scholarships - A sibling discount is offered: the younger sibling receives a 10% reduction on tuition when a family enrols more than one child. Scholarships (academic, sports, and art) are available specifically for the Diploma Programme. Refunds and cancellation - Registration / application fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable except where law requires or where the school determines a payment was collected in error. Tuition and other fees are refundable only in accordance with the school's published fee/admission policies and applicable regulations; approved refunds are processed only after verification and internal approvals. Duplicate or excess payments are verified and eligible refunds or adjustments are processed after confirmation. Refunds, once approved, are normally processed within 7–15 working days via the original mode of payment, subject to banking timelines. Cancellation or reversal of online payments after successful completion is generally not permitted and is considered only in exceptional circumstances. Payment methods and contact for payments - Online payment processing is performed through Razorpay; the school does not store debit/credit card, net-banking, UPI or other banking credentials. Parents are responsible for entering accurate student details (Admission Number / Student ID) when making payments. For payment-related queries or unresolved transactions, contact the School Finance Office at finance@theschoolofraya.com or +91 99011 77888. Summary of available fee information for 2026/27 - The published, programme-level figures available for 2026/27 are: an annual tuition range of INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000; payment-plan options (annual / semi-annual / monthly); sibling discount (10% for younger siblings); scholarship availability for DP; and detailed payment and refund terms (including use of Razorpay and refund processing timelines). A grade-by-grade, per-term fee schedule and specific one-time charges (application amount, security deposit, uniform or per-grade tuition per term) are not published as public line-item amounts.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered as a globally recognised, academically rigorous two-year curriculum for students aged 16 to 19. The Diploma Programme emphasises critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and holistic education, preparing students to succeed at leading universities worldwide. At Christ Junior College – Residential, students study a minimum of six subjects selected from five groups: Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature; Group 2 Language Acquisition; Group 3 Individuals and Societies; Group 4 Sciences; Group 5 Mathematics; one additional subject from Group 3 or 4. Group 6 (The Arts) is not offered. Each subject is available at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL), with three HL and three SL. In addition to the six subjects, all students complete the IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS).	Curriculum details The School of Raya offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary units of inquiry, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. MYP focuses on global contexts, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking. DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service, and university recognition worldwide. The school is an IB World School in Bangalore, India.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Teacher to student ratio is 1:12 across every programme.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression University recognition worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Acceleration Programmes provide enrichment and challenges for fast learners, with a time-monitoring system and study-skills/motivation modules to help students progress at their own pace. The college also offers intensive coaching for competitive entrance exams (including JEE, SAT) and Olympiad preparation, along with related guidance.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1) Application submission. The college offers admissions through online and offline applications. Online applicants complete and submit the application form via the official admission portal. Upon submission, a unique application number is emailed to the father's registered email address and must be kept for all future correspondence and admission-related queries. Offline applicants obtain and fill the hard copy application form and send it to the college office by post; once the application is received, the Admission In-Charge contacts the applicant by phone or email with next steps. 2) Verification of application and scheduling. Upon receiving the application, the Admission In-Charge verifies the submission. After verification, a date is scheduled for the student and parents to visit the campus, and the entrance test appointment details are communicated via phone or email. 3) Campus tour and orientation. During the campus visit, the college arranges a guided campus tour and an orientation session covering campus facilities, the academic environment, and the curriculum. 4) Entrance test. An entrance test of the 10th grade level is conducted for all applicants. For Science aspirants, the test covers English, Science, Mathematics, and Commerce content based on the 10th syllabus. 5) Interaction session. After the entrance test is evaluated, the Admission In-Charge conducts a one-on-one interaction with the student, followed by a discussion with the parents on the same day, and a final interaction with the Principal. 6) Communication of admission status. The final admission status is communicated to the applicant by the college office via phone or email.	Admissions The school admits into PYP, MYP and DP. The admissions process is a conversation-based assessment with no entrance test and no academic shortlist. 01 Book a tour: reach out to schedule a visit and receive a date and what to expect on the day. 02 Visit campus: meet the admissions team, walk spaces that matter, and watch a normal day in motion; there is no presentation or sales process. 03 Submit your application: the formal step includes the application form, academic records, and any other information about the child. 04 Have a conversation: a conversation with the child and a separate one with the family to understand how they think, what they care about, and what they need.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Academic, sports, and art scholarships are available for the Diploma Programme.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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